Bill > H4077

This bill requires medical facilities licensed under Chapter 111 of the General Laws to retrofit their buildings to improve physical accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The bill mandates that medical facilities make specific upgrades, including installing automatic doors, using chairs with handles, constructing or widening hallways, adding railings in bathrooms, and implementing any other accessibility enhancements deemed necessary by the state's health department. The department will develop detailed regulations that outline the criteria for determining which accessibility improvements are required and establish minimum standards for these modifications. By requiring these upgrades, the bill aims to ensure that medical facilities are more accommodating and easier to navigate for people with mobility challenges, ultimately improving healthcare access for all individuals, regardless of their physical abilities.